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Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship Over Wife's Estate Due to Alzheimer's

Leno Seeks to Create Trust for Wife's Care Amid Progressive Loss of Capacity

Overview

  • Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno's estate, citing her diminished capacity due to Alzheimer's disease.
  • Mavis Leno has been progressively losing capacity and orientation to space and time for several years, according to court documents.
  • Jay Leno has handled the couple's finances throughout their 43-year marriage and seeks to create a trust to ensure Mavis has managed assets sufficient to provide for her care should he predecease her.
  • The couple does not have any children and Mavis Leno's brother is her sole living heir aside from Jay.
  • A hearing for the conservatorship is scheduled for April 9, 2024.